What's on in Mackay?
52 upcoming events
We've rounded up 52 upcoming events in Mackay — concerts, parties, theatre, exhibitions, family outings — sorted by hand. Pick a theme or just scroll.
Events in Mackay
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Friday 18 September
Sat19
Saturday 19 September
Sun20
Sunday 20 September
Mon21
Monday 21 September
Later
Fri 25 · 9:30 AMA$0
🧾Drop-in services♿Disability
Stronger Together: NDIS Community Event – Mackay
Greater Whitsunday Innovation - Local Buying Foundation Room
Sun 27
✂️Workshop
Mackay - The First-Time Author Non-Fiction Masterclass
Rydges Mackay Suites
Sun 27 · 10:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop🌳Outdoors
Artist Book Collective - September
Artspace Mackay
Sun 27 · 6 PMA$54.95
🎤Stand-up
ISAAC BUTTERFIELD ARMAGEDDON - MACKAY (EARLY SHOW)
Club Northern Beaches Mackay
Sun 27 · 8 PMA$54.95
🎤Stand-up
ISAAC BUTTERFIELD ARMAGEDDON - MACKAY (LATE SHOW)
Club Northern Beaches Mackay
Mon 28 · 9 AMFree
💛Inclusivity
Managing Your Money
The Neighbourhood Hub - George Street
Wed 30 · 4 PM
Manufacturers Networking Event - Mackay
Red Dog Riverfront
Thu 1A$15
🌳Outdoors
Mackay Murder Mystery: Solve the case!
Jubliee Park
Fri 2 · 5:30 PMFree
🗣️Talk🤝Volunteering
Mackay Prostate Cancer Awareness Night
Mackay Masonic Centre
Fri 2 · 6 PMFree
Exhibitions Opening - October 2026
Artspace Mackay
Sat 3 · 10 AMFree
Book of the Month - October
Artspace Mackay
Sat 3 · 10:30 AMFree
Exhibition Floor Talk
Artspace Mackay
Tue 6 · 6 PMFree
🌱Ecology🤝Volunteering
Mackay Conservation Group Community Climate Meeting
Mackay Conservation Group
Thu 8 · 9:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop🧘Wellness
Circle of Security Parenting Program (Term 4)
Jubilee Community Centre
Fri 9 · 9 AMFree
🗣️Talk
Community Suicide Intervention Training (Mackay)
NQPHN
Sat 10 · 9 AMA$0–38.37
Breastfeeding Education Class, 10th October, Mackay
The Neighbourhood Hub - George Street
Sat 10 · 9 AM
Barista Basics #033
24 Prospect St
Sat 10 · 10 AM
🏷️Other
2026 PRESENTATION - 14S - SAT 10 OCTOBER
Leprechaun Park
Sat 10 · 6 PMA$42.61–53.19
80's & 90's Drag Trivia - MACKAY
Ocean International Hotel
Sat 10 · 6 PM
🎪Street party
2026 - 16S AND SENIOR PRESENTATION - SATURDAY 10 OCTOBER
Leprechaun Park
Sat 10 · 9 PMA$50–65
KID INK LIVE - BLOCK PARTY - SAT 10TH OCT
The Rabbit Hole
Mon 12 · 9 AMFree
Introduction To The Australian Job Market
The Neighbourhood Hub - George Street
Tue 13 · 9:30 AMFree
BMA Kidspace October - Free Art, Craft & Music for Toddlers
Artspace Mackay
Wed 14 · 9:30 AMFree
✂️Workshop🧘Wellness
Tuning Into Kids: 6-Week Parenting Program (Term 4)
Jubilee Community Centre
Thu 15 Oct · 9 PMA$45–65
XZIBIT LIVE @THE RABBIT HOLE THURSDAY 15TH OCTOBER
The Rabbit Hole
Fri 16 Oct · 10 AMFree
Art and Memory - October 2026
Artspace Mackay
Fri 16 Oct · 1:30 PMFree
Conversations with Art — October
Artspace Mackay
Fri 16 Oct · 9 PMA$13.44–23.79
OFFICIAL PBR AFTER PARTIES FRIDAY 16TH & SAT 17TH OCT - FT JARRAD WRIGLEY
Arcadia Bar
Sat 17 Oct · 1 PMFree
Ekphrastic Writing Club - October
Artspace Mackay
Sat 17 Oct · 1 PM
⚽Team sports🤾Activities
2026 Junior Presentation - Moddies & 12s
Leprechaun Park
Mon 19 Oct · 9 AMFree
Workplace Culture and Communication Skills
The Neighbourhood Hub - George Street
Fri 23 Oct · 6:30 PM
🎪Street party
2026 Year 12 Celebration - Staff
MECC Mackay
Sun 25 Oct · 10 AMA$65–600
🤝Volunteering
Let's Roll For Blue Dragon Children's Foundation
Ocean International Hotel
Sun 25 Oct · 10:30 AMFree
Artist Book Collective - October
Artspace Mackay
Sat 31 Oct · 9 PMA$44.50–127.31
ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BLOCK PARTY FT. SHANNON NOLL & GUESTS
Arcadia Bar
Tue 3 Nov · 7:45 AMA$0
Across the Lifespan Bereavement Care Workshop - Mackay
Mackay Hospital And Health Service
Tue 3 Nov · 6 PMFree
🌱Ecology🤝Volunteering
Mackay Conservation Group Community Climate Meeting
Mackay Conservation Group
Tue 10 Nov · 4 PMA$120
🏅Athletics🤾Activities
TNL IGNITE CLINIC MACKAY (10-16 YRS)
Mackay Netball Association
Fri 13 Nov · 7:30 PMA$0
🔢Bingo
RNB BINGO MACKAY WAITLIST | The Rabbit Hole | 2026
The Rabbit Hole
Sat 14 Nov · 9 PMA$35–80
🎤Hip-Hop💿DJ set
Rops 1 & CV - The Takeover Tour
Arcadia Bar
Wed 18 Nov · 7 PMA$10–70
👑Drag show
Unzipped Ladies Night Mackay
Infamous BigTop (Mackay Showground)
Thu 19 Nov · 9 AM
✂️Workshop
Barista Basics #034
24 Prospect St
Sat 28 Nov · 6 PMA$100–120
🎪Street party
MDLA End of Year Event
The Dispensary
Mon 30 Nov · 9 AMFree
Resume Writing
The Neighbourhood Hub - George Street
Tue 30 Mar · 8 AM
✂️Workshop💼Career
IMPROVE Workshop - Mackay
Education K Block
See also in Mackay
At 6 PM
🖼️Exhibition
Catherine McAuley College Arts Showcase
Catherine McAuley College, West Mackay
Tomorrow · 7:30 AMA$0
🗣️Talk💛Inclusivity
Women in Manufacturing - Mackay
Harrup Park, South Mackay
Fri 18 · 7 PMA$34.14–96.61
🎬Cinema🌳Outdoors
Rise Fly Fishing Film Tour 2026 - Mackay
COOK LEACTURE THEATRE - Building 1, CQUniversity Mackay Ooralea
Fri 2 · 7:30 PM
🎬Cinema
FAM October Film - Satu - Year of the Rabbit
Cook Theatre (CQU Building 1), Ooralea
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Venues in Mackay
Jubilee Community Centre
2 events
Leprechaun Park
3 events
Artspace Mackay
11 events
Mackay Conservation Group
2 events
Arcadia Bar
3 events
The Rabbit Hole
3 events
The Neighbourhood Hub - George Street
5 events
Bottle Tops and Brushes
1 event
24 Prospect St
2 events
Education K Block
1 event
Ocean International Hotel
2 events
Club Northern Beaches Mackay
2 events